One of her victims was a 90-year-old pensioner. Supported by her walking frame the woman browsed a store in Sutton Coldfield when callous Johnson moved in and snatched her handbag and purse, stealing her pension and personal possessions.

Margaret Johnson who has 77 convictions for purse snatching has been banned from this area of Birmingham

Sergeant Ifty Ahmed, from Birmingham West and Central offender management team, said: “CCTV linked Johnson to the offences and she was jailed for a total of 43 weeks earlier this year. The CBO granted on Monday (16 March) gives us a huge degree of control over her behaviour and will prevent Johnson from visiting her usual haunts to commit crime.

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“This professional pickpocket had no regard for the victims she targeted or the trauma she caused them by stealing their personal possessions. Her movements were calculated and her actions deliberate. If she is caught in the city centre over the next five years she will be brought before the courts and could be jailed.

“Pickpockets love to work in crowded spaces and prey on innocent shoppers so although this is a great result I would urge anyone to remain alert when out in busy places.”

In addition to the Birmingham ban, Johnson is prohibited from entering Poundland, Clarkes Shoes, Iceland, ASDA, Deichman shoes UK, MacDonald’s, Farmfoods, Oasis, Next and Mothercare within the West Midlands area.